Testing a small tube that collects fluid during brain surgery
Original title: Feasibility of Intra- and Post-operative Microdialysis During Neurosurgery for Central Nervous System Lesions
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
The trial does not list a phase, so it is early work in people.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This study tests a way to collect samples from the brain during and after tumor surgery.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people having brain or spinal cord surgery for a tumor. It tests thin tubes, called microdialysis catheters, that collect fluid during surgery and after it. The fluid is checked for biomarkers, which are signs that show if a disease is there or how bad it is.
Where it stands. This trial has not reported results. It is looking at whether this way of collecting samples can be done during and after brain surgery. The answer is not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: The samples may help doctors learn better ways to find, track, and treat brain tumors. If you are having surgery for a brain or spinal cord tumor, you could ask your care team about this study.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean the tubes help you get better. A trial is a test, not proven care. Joining a study is not a promise of any benefit. It is not a cure.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, August 18, 2026 · Read the original
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